About us
About us
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Rajalakshmi Children Foundation, established in early 2013, is a non-profit organization working for the health, education and overall development of underprivileged children. We are primarily working with government schools, where most of the children come from economically and socially disadvantaged families. Although our geographic reach, as of today, is limited to the north-western part of Karnataka, our focussed, depth-oriented effort with personal touch is showing highly promising results.
Rajalakshmi Children Foundation, established in early 2013, is a non-profit organization working for the health, education and overall development of underprivileged children. We are primarily working with government schools, where most of the children come from economically and socially disadvantaged families. Although our geographic reach, as of today, is limited to the north-western part of Karnataka, our focussed, depth-oriented effort with personal touch is showing highly promising results.
Our Inspiration
Our Inspiration
We are inspired by the lives, teachings and philosophy of many for whom service of the needy was an opportunity for self-growth and self-realization. If we are to name a few they would be
We are inspired by the lives, teachings and philosophy of many for whom service of the needy was an opportunity for self-growth and self-realization. If we are to name a few they would be
Late Mrs PC Rajalakshmi (w/o O. Govinda Variar, OG Variar Bakery, Bengaluru)
Late Mrs PC Rajalakshmi (w/o O. Govinda Variar, OG Variar Bakery, Bengaluru)
Directors
Dr. Shashikant Y. Kulgod MS., FRCS(Ed), FRCS(Glasg)
Dr. Shashikant Y. Kulgod MS., FRCS(Ed), FRCS(Glasg)
Dr. Shashikant is a surgical gastroenterologist and a Director of the BHS Lakeview Hospital, Belagavi. He has immense interest in strengthening government schools and promoting health education among children. He founded the Rajalakshmi Children Foundation, and has been spearheading its various initiatives.
Dr. Shashikant is a surgical gastroenterologist and a Director of the BHS Lakeview Hospital, Belagavi. He has immense interest in strengthening government schools and promoting health education among children. He founded the Rajalakshmi Children Foundation, and has been spearheading its various initiatives.
Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Kulgod MD. (Paed), MRCPCH (London)
Dr. Vijayalakshmi S. Kulgod MD. (Paed), MRCPCH (London)
Dr. Vijayalakshmi is a pediatrician at the BHS Lake View Hospitals, Belagavi. She co-founded the Rajalakshmi Children Foundation and leads the child health care services initiatives of RCF.
Dr. Vijayalakshmi is a pediatrician at the BHS Lake View Hospitals, Belagavi. She co-founded the Rajalakshmi Children Foundation and leads the child health care services initiatives of RCF.
Dr. Ravindra N. Guravannavar M.Tech., Ph.D. (IIT Bombay)
Dr. Ravindra N. Guravannavar M.Tech., Ph.D. (IIT Bombay)
Dr. Ravindra, a former faculty member of IIT Hyderabad, is a computer scientist specializing in the areas of large scale data management and distributed systems, and works as an independent consultant in the software industry. He enjoys spreading the joy of Mathematics and Computing among school children. He initiated the Sharada Pratibha Poshan Upakram.
Dr. Ravindra, a former faculty member of IIT Hyderabad, is a computer scientist specializing in the areas of large scale data management and distributed systems, and works as an independent consultant in the software industry. He enjoys spreading the joy of Mathematics and Computing among school children. He initiated the Sharada Pratibha Poshan Upakram.
Dr. Sanjeev Y. Kulgod MS, MCh
Dr. Sanjeev Y. Kulgod MS, MCh
A well known Cancer surgeon in North Karnataka. He has been instrumental in establishing Tatwadarsha Hospital, a 200 bedded Multi-speciality Hospital in Hubballi. He is currently the Managing Director, Radon Cancer Centre in Hubballi.
A well known Cancer surgeon in North Karnataka. He has been instrumental in establishing Tatwadarsha Hospital, a 200 bedded Multi-speciality Hospital in Hubballi. He is currently the Managing Director, Radon Cancer Centre in Hubballi.
Ms. Vijayarajeswari Gopalakrishnan, B.E., M.S. (Computer Science – University of Wisconsin, Madison)
A seasoned technology leader with experience across startups and global enterprises. She has held leadership roles at Yahoo, Rightster, Collective, and served as Director of Engineering at Walmart. Passionate about education, especially for children in Government schools, she actively volunteers with OSAAT and serves as a Board Member at RCF, guiding strategic initiatives including fundraising.
A seasoned technology leader with experience across startups and global enterprises. She has held leadership roles at Yahoo, Rightster, Collective, and served as Director of Engineering at Walmart. Passionate about education, especially for children in Government schools, she actively volunteers with OSAAT and serves as a Board Member at RCF, guiding strategic initiatives including fundraising.
Executive Team
M M Sindhur, Head of Operations
M M Sindhur, Head of Operations
M M Sindhur served in the Department of Education, Government of Karnataka for over 35 years in various positions before retiring as the Joint Director for Belagavi Division. As Principal of the District Institute of Education Training (DIET) and later as the head of the College of Teacher Education (CTE) Belagavi, he contributed immensely toward training young teachers and seasoned educators. Currently he is heading the operations team of RCF.
M M Sindhur served in the Department of Education, Government of Karnataka for over 35 years in various positions before retiring as the Joint Director for Belagavi Division. As Principal of the District Institute of Education Training (DIET) and later as the head of the College of Teacher Education (CTE) Belagavi, he contributed immensely toward training young teachers and seasoned educators. Currently he is heading the operations team of RCF.
Dr. Kirti Shivakumar, Head of HR & Corporate Relations
Dr. Kirti Shivakumar, Head of HR & Corporate Relations
Dr. Kirti is a Certified TESOL and POSH Trainer. She has over 33 years of experience in teaching, administration and HR. Dr. Kirti was with Tata Sons for six years. She has held positions of Professor, Dean – Academics and Director – Academics. Dr. Kirti is the Project Director at Rajalakshmi Children Foundation for “Pratibha Poshak”.
Dr. Kirti is a Certified TESOL and POSH Trainer. She has over 33 years of experience in teaching, administration and HR. Dr. Kirti was with Tata Sons for six years. She has held positions of Professor, Dean – Academics and Director – Academics. Dr. Kirti is the Project Director at Rajalakshmi Children Foundation for “Pratibha Poshak”.
Praful Chikkamath, Project Coordinator
Praful is an experienced professional with a diverse background spanning IT, academia and training. He has 4 years of experience in IT, nearly 2 years as a Lecturer in a diploma college and 1.2 years as a Counselor and Trainer at the Employment Office. Currently, he is the Project Coordinator for “Pratibha Poshak” at Rajalakshmi Children Foundation. He oversees key execution functions, including student performance tracking, shortlisting candidates, conducting selection tests, scheduling and coordinating online classes, and organizing Pratibha Sammelans alongside Dr. Kirti Shivakumar and Sindhur Sir.
Arun Bakari, Accountant
Arun Bakari, Accountant
Arun Bakari completed his B.Com from Maratha Mandal College. With over a decade of experience as an accountant in the hospital sector and two years as a cashier in Bangalore, he has honed his financial management skills. Alongside these roles, he also contributed to Rajalakshmi Children Foundation (RCF) as an accountant. Now a full-time employee at RCF, he continues to apply his expertise in financial operations, ensuring smooth and efficient management of resources.
Arun Bakari completed his B.Com from Maratha Mandal College. With over a decade of experience as an accountant in the hospital sector and two years as a cashier in Bangalore, he has honed his financial management skills. Alongside these roles, he also contributed to Rajalakshmi Children Foundation (RCF) as an accountant. Now a full-time employee at RCF, he continues to apply his expertise in financial operations, ensuring smooth and efficient management of resources.
Suresh Kundargi, Assistant Administrative Officer
Suresh Kundargi is a proud veteran who served in the Indian Army for 30 years, rising from Sipahi to Captain. Post-retirement, he serves as the Assistant Administrative Officer at Rajalakshmi Children Foundation, managing logistics and ensuring the smooth execution of Pratibha Poshak events, contributing to the growth of young minds.
Suresh Kundargi is a proud veteran who served in the Indian Army for 30 years, rising from Sipahi to Captain. Post-retirement, he serves as the Assistant Administrative Officer at Rajalakshmi Children Foundation, managing logistics and ensuring the smooth execution of Pratibha Poshak events, contributing to the growth of young minds.
Anish Belekar, Assistant Executive
Anish Belekar is a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) graduate from GSS College, Belagavi, with a passion for education and social impact. With over three years of tutoring experience, he developed a structured approach to teaching. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Executive at Rajalakshmi Children Foundation, contributing to societal change while continuously exploring technological advancements.
Anish Belekar is a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) graduate from GSS College, Belagavi, with a passion for education and social impact. With over three years of tutoring experience, he developed a structured approach to teaching. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Executive at Rajalakshmi Children Foundation, contributing to societal change while continuously exploring technological advancements.
Chiranjeevi Deshpande, Technical Coordinator
Chiranjeevi Deshpande grew up in a small town, instilling in him the values of community and hard work. He earned a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) and began his career at Rajalakshmi Children Foundation as an Assistant Executive, later advancing to Technical Coordinator. With experience in event management at Shaikh Group of Institutions and as a hardware and network engineer at BITS Belgaum, he excels in organization and problem-solving. Passionate about creativity, he enjoys drawing and painting. Committed to growth, he aims to combine his technical expertise with social impact, aspiring to create meaningful change in the community.
Chiranjeevi Deshpande grew up in a small town, instilling in him the values of community and hard work. He earned a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) and began his career at Rajalakshmi Children Foundation as an Assistant Executive, later advancing to Technical Coordinator. With experience in event management at Shaikh Group of Institutions and as a hardware and network engineer at BITS Belgaum, he excels in organization and problem-solving. Passionate about creativity, he enjoys drawing and painting. Committed to growth, he aims to combine his technical expertise with social impact, aspiring to create meaningful change in the community.
Our Tranees
Rehan Mokashi, Trainee
Rehan Mokashi, Trainee
Rehan Mokashi holds a Diploma in Computer Science from R. N. Shetty Polytechnic, Belgaum. He has been a student of Pratibha Poshak for the past seven years, an experience that shaped his commitment to education and social impact. Currently, he serves as a Junior Assistant at Pratibha Poshak, contributing to the organization’s initiatives while applying his technical and organizational skills. Rehan resides in Ramnagar, Belgaum, continuing to blend his learning journey with meaningful societal contributions.
Keerti Talawar, Trainee
Keerti Talawar, Trainee
Keerti Talawar holds a Diploma in Computer Science from R. N. Shetty Polytechnic, Belgaum, and has been a student of the Sharada Poshak Upakram program, established prior to Pratibha Poshak. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Project Executive at Pratibha Poshak, contributing to the organization’s mission of empowering students. Residing in Muttyaanatti, Belgaum, Keerti combines her technical background with her commitment to education and social development.
Karemma Naik
Karemma Naik
Karemmaa Naik holds a B.Com degree from Shree Siddarameshwara Education Trust, Belagavi, and has been a student of the Shaarada Pratibha Poshak Upakrama program, established prior to Pratibha Poshak. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Project Executive at Pratibha Poshak, contributing to the organization’s initiatives in education and social development. Residing in Muttyaanatti, Belagavi, Karemmaa blends her academic background with a commitment to empowering students and creating societal impact.
Associates
Akash Kulgod
Akash is a researcher and writer with a degree in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley. He works to add value wherever he can with the foundation’s initiatives.
Akash is a researcher and writer with a degree in Cognitive Science from UC Berkeley. He works to add value wherever he can with the foundation’s initiatives.
Mr. Mallikarjun S. Deshnur
Mr. Mallikarjun S. Deshnur
Mr. Deshnur is a teacher and a very active CRP (Cluster Resource Person) in the Education Department of Karnataka. He has been crucial in interfacing the foundation’s initiatives with the government schools
Mr. Deshnur is a teacher and a very active CRP (Cluster Resource Person) in the Education Department of Karnataka. He has been crucial in interfacing the foundation’s initiatives with the government schools
Interns
Shashikant Gadiwaddar
Pradeep Awubaigol
Deepa Hugar
Naveen Dodamani
Abhishek Dodamani
Vijaykumar Lenkeppanavr
Vishal Vaddar
Sakshi Birje
Aishwarya Metri
Mohan Gadivaddar
Swati Benni
Priya Benalamath
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